Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFeaFDVr_8
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://vimeo.com/227549812
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation finance can be found at http://litigationfinancenews.com

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning - LITIGATION FUNDING definition - LITIGATION FUNDING explanation.
Source: Wikipedia.org article, adapted under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ license.
Litigation funding, also known as legal financing and third-party funding, enables a party to litigate or arbitrate without having to pay for it, whether because they are unable to pay for it or because they do not want to. A third party professional funder can pay some or all of the costs/expenses associated with a dispute in return for a share of the proceeds of the dispute if it is successful. If the litigation is not successful, the funder bears the costs it has agreed to fund.
Whilst it is primarily large cases that receive funding, there is no official minimum requirement for funding as this is decided on merit by each individual funder on a case by case basis.
Various new websites are also promoting the use of litigation crowdfunding, in which case hundreds or tens of thousands of individuals can help to pay for a legal dispute, either investing in a case in return for part of a contingent fee, or offering donations to support a legal right that they believe in. Two litigation crowdfunding platforms, Trialfunder and LexShares, have recently emerged in the U.S.
Litigation funding can be broadly split into 4 different forms in the UK, Conditional fee agreements, DamagesBased Agreements, Fixed Fees and Third Party Funding.
Litigation funding is not a new concept. It has been permitted in England and Wales since 1967, but until relatively recently it was limited to insolvency situations. Litigation funding's journey from its prohibition in Ancient Greece to its present-day status as ‘the life-blood of the justice system’ were all covered in Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury's lecture at Harbour's inaugural keynote address, ‘From Barretry, Maintenance & Champerty to Litigation Funding’ at Gray’s Inn, London, on 8 May 2013.Lord Neuberger is President of the UK Supreme Court.
Selected key judgments relating to Litigation Funding, handed down by the Courts of England & Wales, are summarised below as well as key policy and regulatory developments.

Third-party litigation funding, or litigation financing, was virtually unheard of in the United States not long ago, but is now among the fastest-growing areas of the financial industry. Third-party litigation funding takes many forms, including advances to individual plaintiffs, usually in personal injury lawsuits (“consumer litigation financing”), advances to businesses who are plaintiffs or defendants in commercial lawsuits such as patent infringement lawsuits (“commercial litigation funding”), and financing to law firms or individual attorneys for a variety of reasons (“attorney litigation funding”). Litigation funding of law firms or individual attorneys is sometimes a form of commercial litigation funding depending on the use of the funds.
Commercial litigation funding originally became popular because it enables small businesses and attorneys to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Commercial litigation usually involves corporations as both plaintiff and defendant. While many think of commercial litigation funding as helping small businesses and law firms, larger law firms and corporations have begun to use this type of financing as well. Law firms and businesses now regularly maintain portfolios of cases, which acts as a new form of corporate finance.
Consumer litigation funding has also become popular because it enables individuals to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Lawsuit funding companies such as LawCash provide advances to individuals in non-corporate lawsuits, and help the injured secure justice against better-capitalized defendants and insurance companies. Cash funding from LawCash is not a loan. Unlike commercial litigation funding, the plaintiffs do not use consumer litigation funding to pay their legal fees or litigation costs. Instead, they use the money to pay expenses that may arise (usually for housing, food, or transportation) so that they can withstand delays and secure a fair recovery.
To learn more, or apply for litigation funding, visit LawCash.com or call us at 1-800-LAW-CASH. That's 1-800-529-2274. You can also apply online at LawCash.com.

The Litigation FundingConference took place on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
This video provides reviews of the summit from delegates that were in attendance.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes reviews from:
-Roy Strom, Reporter at The American Lawyer
-Boaz Weinstein, Co-Founder of Lake Whillans
-Corey Worcester, Partner at Quinn Emanuel
-Volfi Mizrahi, Managing Director of Brynt ParkCapital
-Kelly Hyndman, Partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC
-Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter @ Crain's New York Business
-Steven Chen, Managing Director at Kentmoore Capital
-Michael Nicolas, Managing Director at Longford Capital Management
-Kay Megill, Account Manager at ALMMedia
To see another video from the event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
To see another video from the event, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://vimeo.com/191772014
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

published:11 Jul 2017

views:6410

Marius Nasta, CEO of Redress Solutions is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Nasta describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr. Nasta is also speaking at the LondonLitigation FundingConference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Marius Nasta, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9224RvcxKo
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com

published:07 Sep 2017

views:4533

Stephen O'Dowd, SeniorDirector of Harbour Litigation Funding will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjaxm7K5Gg
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Litigation Funding (UK)

Litigation funding, also known as legal financing and third-party funding, enables a party to litigate or arbitrate without having to pay for it, whether because they are unable to pay for it or because they do not want to. A third party professional funder can pay some or all of the costs/expenses associated with a dispute in return for a share of the proceeds of the dispute if it is successful. If the litigation is not successful, the funder bears the costs it has agreed to fund.

Whilst it is primarily large cases that receive funding, there is no official minimum requirement for funding as this is decided on merit by each individual funder on a case by case basis.

Various new websites are also promoting the use of litigation crowdfunding, in which case hundreds or tens of thousands of individuals can help to pay for a legal dispute, either investing in a case in return for part of a contingent fee, or offering donations to support a legal right that they believe in.

The name "hedge fund" originated from the paired long and short positions that the first of these funds used to hedge market risk. Over time, the types and nature of the hedging concepts expanded, as did the different types of investment vehicles. Today, hedge funds engage in a diverse range of markets and strategies and employ a wide variety of financial instruments and risk management techniques.

Chief executive officer

A chief executive officer (CEO in American English) or managing director (MD in British English) describes the position of the most senior corporate officer, executive, or administrator in charge of managing an organization. The CEO of a corporation or company typically reports to the board of directors and is charged with maximizing the value of the entity. Titles also often given to the holder of the CEO position include president and chief executive (CE).

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of an organization's CEO are set by the organization's board of directors or other authority, depending on the organization's legal structure. They can be far-reaching or quite limited and are typically enshrined in a formal delegation of authority.

Typically, the CEO/MD has responsibilities as a director, decision maker, leader, manager and executor. The communicator role can involve the press and the rest of the outside world, as well as the organization's management and employees; the decision-making role involves high-level decisions about policy and strategy. As a leader of the company, the CEO/MD advises the board of directors, motivates employees, and drives change within the organization. As a manager, the CEO/MD presides over the organization's day-to-day operations.
The term refers to the person who takes all the decisions regarding the upliftment of the company, which includes all sectors and fields of the business like operations, marketing, business Development, finance, Human resources, etc. The CEO of a company is not necessarily the owner of the company.

Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFeaFDVr_8
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://vimeo.com/227549812
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation finance can be found at http://litigationfinancenews.com

Litigation Funding Swingfield Group

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning - LITIGATION FUNDING definition - LITIGATION FUNDING explanation.
Source: Wikipedia.org article, adapted under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ license.
Litigation funding, also known as legal financing and third-party funding, enables a party to litigate or arbitrate without having to pay for it, whether because they are unable to pay for it or because they do not want to. A third party professional funder can pay some or all of the costs/expenses associated with a dispute in return for a share of the proceeds of the dispute if it is successful. If the litigation is not successful, the funder bears the costs it has agreed to fund.
Whilst it is primarily large cases that receive funding, there is no official minimum requirement for funding as this is decided on merit by each individual funder on a case by case basis.
Various new websites are also promoting the use of litigation crowdfunding, in which case hundreds or tens of thousands of individuals can help to pay for a legal dispute, either investing in a case in return for part of a contingent fee, or offering donations to support a legal right that they believe in. Two litigation crowdfunding platforms, Trialfunder and LexShares, have recently emerged in the U.S.
Litigation funding can be broadly split into 4 different forms in the UK, Conditional fee agreements, DamagesBased Agreements, Fixed Fees and Third Party Funding.
Litigation funding is not a new concept. It has been permitted in England and Wales since 1967, but until relatively recently it was limited to insolvency situations. Litigation funding's journey from its prohibition in Ancient Greece to its present-day status as ‘the life-blood of the justice system’ were all covered in Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury's lecture at Harbour's inaugural keynote address, ‘From Barretry, Maintenance & Champerty to Litigation Funding’ at Gray’s Inn, London, on 8 May 2013.Lord Neuberger is President of the UK Supreme Court.
Selected key judgments relating to Litigation Funding, handed down by the Courts of England & Wales, are summarised below as well as key policy and regulatory developments.

Litigation funds turn spotlight on UK

2:28

Litigation Funding, an Overview

Litigation Funding, an Overview

Litigation Funding, an Overview

Third-party litigation funding, or litigation financing, was virtually unheard of in the United States not long ago, but is now among the fastest-growing areas of the financial industry. Third-party litigation funding takes many forms, including advances to individual plaintiffs, usually in personal injury lawsuits (“consumer litigation financing”), advances to businesses who are plaintiffs or defendants in commercial lawsuits such as patent infringement lawsuits (“commercial litigation funding”), and financing to law firms or individual attorneys for a variety of reasons (“attorney litigation funding”). Litigation funding of law firms or individual attorneys is sometimes a form of commercial litigation funding depending on the use of the funds.
Commercial litigation funding originally became popular because it enables small businesses and attorneys to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Commercial litigation usually involves corporations as both plaintiff and defendant. While many think of commercial litigation funding as helping small businesses and law firms, larger law firms and corporations have begun to use this type of financing as well. Law firms and businesses now regularly maintain portfolios of cases, which acts as a new form of corporate finance.
Consumer litigation funding has also become popular because it enables individuals to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Lawsuit funding companies such as LawCash provide advances to individuals in non-corporate lawsuits, and help the injured secure justice against better-capitalized defendants and insurance companies. Cash funding from LawCash is not a loan. Unlike commercial litigation funding, the plaintiffs do not use consumer litigation funding to pay their legal fees or litigation costs. Instead, they use the money to pay expenses that may arise (usually for housing, food, or transportation) so that they can withstand delays and secure a fair recovery.
To learn more, or apply for litigation funding, visit LawCash.com or call us at 1-800-LAW-CASH. That's 1-800-529-2274. You can also apply online at LawCash.com.

Review of the Litigation Funding Conference by Delegates April 28, 2017 in New York City

Review of the Litigation Funding Conference by Delegates April 28, 2017 in New York City

Review of the Litigation Funding Conference by Delegates April 28, 2017 in New York City

The Litigation FundingConference took place on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
This video provides reviews of the summit from delegates that were in attendance.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes reviews from:
-Roy Strom, Reporter at The American Lawyer
-Boaz Weinstein, Co-Founder of Lake Whillans
-Corey Worcester, Partner at Quinn Emanuel
-Volfi Mizrahi, Managing Director of Brynt ParkCapital
-Kelly Hyndman, Partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC
-Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter @ Crain's New York Business
-Steven Chen, Managing Director at Kentmoore Capital
-Michael Nicolas, Managing Director at Longford Capital Management
-Kay Megill, Account Manager at ALMMedia
To see another video from the event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
To see another video from the event, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://vimeo.com/191772014
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Marius Nasta, CEO of Redress Solutions is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Nasta describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr. Nasta is also speaking at the LondonLitigation FundingConference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Marius Nasta, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9224RvcxKo
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com

Stephen O'Dowd, SeniorDirector of Harbour Litigation Funding will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjaxm7K5Gg
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

PatrickMoloney, CEO of Litigation CapitalManagement will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm7bNLJfmrQ
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

11:25

An overview of the changes to the rules on Litigation Funding

An overview of the changes to the rules on Litigation Funding

An overview of the changes to the rules on Litigation Funding

On 1 April 2013, a number of recommendations on civil litigation costs by Lord Justice Jackson came into force in England and Wales. They introduce significant changes to the way in which litigation is funded and how costs are managed. David Engel, partner at law firm Addleshaw Goddard provides an overview of the changes.
To find out more visit www.addleshawgoddard.com/litigation

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

Steven Philippsohn, Partner at PCBLitigation LLC will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmDALO7ezyo
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

LukeHarrison, Partner at Debenhams Ottaway will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vLH7AYe6tc
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Highlights and review of the Litigation FundingConference that was on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases with meritorious claims.
Over $12,105,000,000 in investment capital was represented at the event. Over $9,670,000,000 in expected judgements was also represented as well.
Over 64% of the event represented top management and partners at firms.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes the following individuals:
-Kelly Hyndman, Partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC
-Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter @ Crain's New York Business
-Michael Nicolas, Managing Director at LongfordCapitalManagement
-Kay Megill, Account Manager at ALM Media-Peter McGreevy, Partner at MgGreevy & Henle
-Roy Strom, Reporter at The American Lawyer
-Ryan Newell, Partner at Connolly Gallagher
-Steven Chen, Managing Director at Kentmoore Capital
-Boaz Weinstein, Co-Founder of Lake Whillans
-Corey Worcester, Partner at Quinn Emanuel
-Volfi Mizrahi, Managing Director of Bryant Park Capital
-Angela Pearsall, Partner at Clifford Chance
-Jonathan Carey, CEO of LegalVision
To see a review of the event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wBPgc8BALA
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

4:04

What is the Litigation Funding Conference and what is Litigation Finance?

What is the Litigation Funding Conference and what is Litigation Finance?

What is the Litigation Funding Conference and what is Litigation Finance?

This video describes the elements of litigation finance and also describes the Litigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see a video from the investor's perspective, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqwUvD2e_o
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9NaqYYG9zk
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

9:18

Third Party Litigation Funding Long clip

Third Party Litigation Funding Long clip

Third Party Litigation Funding Long clip

BOOK REVIEW
THIRD PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING
By Nick Rowles-Davies
Oxford University PressISBN: 978 0 19871 592 4
www.oup.com
IDEAL FOR COMMERCIAL PRACTITIONERS:
A READABLE AND TIMELY EXAMINATION
OF LITGATION FUNDING
An appreciation by Phillip TaylorMBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond GreenChambers
With cutbacks in legal aid, access to justice has become all too limited for those of limited means -- which is why the recent publication of this new title from Oxford University Press is therefore all too timely. As Sir Rupert Jackson explains in the foreword, ‘this book deals with one important aspect of the 2013 civil justice reforms, namely means of funding civil litigation.’
The book concentrates on the commercial world, focusing mainly on the funding of single litigation matters in the courts of England and Wales by professional litigation funders of which the author, Nick Rowles-Davies, is one.
After writing this book, but prior to its publication, Rowles-Davies became managing director of the world’s largest litigation finance firm and is well able to explain the complexities of the emerging litigation funding landscape which, for a number of reasons can only become larger and more significant.
Commercial lawyers -- in particular those with larger corporate clients -- will need to acquire an in-depth understanding of the processes, procedures and guidelines involved in litigation funding which this book amply provides with insight and clarity.
But note that although this burgeoning industry offers a wide range of financial products, the principal focus of this book –as the author points out-- is single-case funding, although other funding options are also explored.
‘Simply put,’ says Rowles-Davies, ‘litigation funding, or third party funding is the process whereby… a ‘funder’ that has no direct interest in a piece of litigation, pays the legal fees of one of the parties.’ The most common model in this area of high financial risk (but by no means the only model) is that the funder receives a return on this form of investment based on the proceeds resulting from the successful outcome of the case.
The book certainly provides practitioners with valuable guidance on, we would assume, every pertinent aspect of third party litigation funding, including how it works, its history and development… and why, when and when not to implement it.
Other crucial issues including costs and insurance, professional obligations and regulatory issues are also well examined for the practitioner. Particularly useful are the chapters on Jackson and DBAs (DamagesBased Agreements) and “Funding and the Future”.
Interesting and illustrative case studies abound and the position of litigation funding in over a dozen overseas jurisdictions is also examined. In the five appendices, you’ll find, for example, the Litigation FundingAgreement and the Code of Conduct for Litigation Funders. These resources, plus the tables of cases and of legislation make this well written and accessible volume indispensable for all commercial practitioners and indeed anyone pondering the pros and cons of litigation.

This video provides expectations that investors will experience at the Litigation FundingConference.
The litigation funding conference is a deal making event, bringing together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorney and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see a video from the attorney's perspective, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVxNSNjiMXw
To see a video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another vi...

published: 25 Aug 2017

Litigation Funding Swingfield Group

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning - LITIGATION FUNDING definition - LITIGATION FUNDING explanation.
Source: Wikipedia.org article, adapted under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ license.
Litigation funding, also known as legal financing and third-party funding, enables a party to litigate or arbitrate without having to pay for it, whether because they are unable to pay for it or because they do not want to. A third party professional funder can pay some or all of the costs/expenses associated with a dispute in return for a share of the proceeds of the dispute if it is successful. If the litigation is not successful, the funder bears the costs it has agreed to fund.
Whilst it is primarily large cases that receive fund...

Litigation funds turn spotlight on UK

published: 02 Jan 2013

Litigation Funding, an Overview

Third-party litigation funding, or litigation financing, was virtually unheard of in the United States not long ago, but is now among the fastest-growing areas of the financial industry. Third-party litigation funding takes many forms, including advances to individual plaintiffs, usually in personal injury lawsuits (“consumer litigation financing”), advances to businesses who are plaintiffs or defendants in commercial lawsuits such as patent infringement lawsuits (“commercial litigation funding”), and financing to law firms or individual attorneys for a variety of reasons (“attorney litigation funding”). Litigation funding of law firms or individual attorneys is sometimes a form of commercial litigation funding depending on the use of the funds.
Commercial litigation funding originally be...

Marius Nasta, CEO of Redress Solutions is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Nasta describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr. Nasta is also speaking at the LondonLitigation FundingConference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation ...

Stephen O'Dowd, SeniorDirector of Harbour Litigation Funding will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjaxm7K5Gg
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigati...

PatrickMoloney, CEO of Litigation CapitalManagement will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm7bNLJfmrQ
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation fund...

published: 31 Aug 2017

An overview of the changes to the rules on Litigation Funding

On 1 April 2013, a number of recommendations on civil litigation costs by Lord Justice Jackson came into force in England and Wales. They introduce significant changes to the way in which litigation is funded and how costs are managed. David Engel, partner at law firm Addleshaw Goddard provides an overview of the changes.
To find out more visit www.addleshawgoddard.com/litigation

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

Steven Philippsohn, Partner at PCBLitigation LLC will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmDALO7ezyo
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another vi...

LukeHarrison, Partner at Debenhams Ottaway will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vLH7AYe6tc
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video a...

Highlights and review of the Litigation FundingConference that was on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases with meritorious claims.
Over $12,105,000,000 in investment capital was represented at the event. Over $9,670,000,000 in expected judgements was also represented as well.
Over 64% of the event represented top management and partners at firms.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes the following individuals:
-Kelly ...

published: 30 May 2017

What is the Litigation Funding Conference and what is Litigation Finance?

This video describes the elements of litigation finance and also describes the Litigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see a video from the investor's perspective, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqwUvD2e_o
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9NaqYYG9zk
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconfere...

published: 19 Nov 2016

Third Party Litigation Funding Long clip

BOOK REVIEW
THIRD PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING
By Nick Rowles-Davies
Oxford University PressISBN: 978 0 19871 592 4
www.oup.com
IDEAL FOR COMMERCIAL PRACTITIONERS:
A READABLE AND TIMELY EXAMINATION
OF LITGATION FUNDING
An appreciation by Phillip TaylorMBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond GreenChambers
With cutbacks in legal aid, access to justice has become all too limited for those of limited means -- which is why the recent publication of this new title from Oxford University Press is therefore all too timely. As Sir Rupert Jackson explains in the foreword, ‘this book deals with one important aspect of the 2013 civil justice reforms, namely means of funding civil litigation.’
The book concentrates on the commercial world, focusing mainly on the funding of single litigatio...

This video provides expectations that investors will experience at the Litigation FundingConference.
The litigation funding conference is a deal making event, bringing together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorney and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see a video from the attorney's perspective, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVxNSNjiMXw
To see a video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Litigation Funding Services from ShenSmith Barristers

Fast Funds - Litigation Funding

http://www.fastfundsforyou.com/ - We specialize in pre-settlement funding for claimants. Even though your chances may be excellent for a favorable decision for your personal injury claim, the process can still take time and your bills and other financial obligations will continue streaming in. Fast Funds offers you a very favorable litigation funding settlement option. If you are seriously injured and represented by an attorney, we can help-You'll have an answer about your lawsuit cash advance within 24 hours!
Types of cases we fund:
Auto Accidents
Aviation Disasters
Boating Disasters
Burn Injuries
Bicycle & Motorcycle Accidents
Industrial Accidents
(no workers' compensation)
Medical MalpracticeNursing Home Neglect
Premises LiabilityProduct LiabilitySlip and Falls
Seaman...

Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFeaFDVr_8
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://vimeo.com/227549812
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation finance can be found at http://litigationfinancenews.com

Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFeaFDVr_8
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://vimeo.com/227549812
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation finance can be found at http://litigationfinancenews.com

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning - LITIGATION FUNDING definition - LITIGATION FUNDING explanation.
Source: Wikipedia.org article, adapted under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ license.
Litigation funding, also known as legal financing and third-party funding, enables a party to litigate or arbitrate without having to pay for it, whether because they are unable to pay for it or because they do not want to. A third party professional funder can pay some or all of the costs/expenses associated with a dispute in return for a share of the proceeds of the dispute if it is successful. If the litigation is not successful, the funder bears the costs it has agreed to fund.
Whilst it is primarily large cases that receive funding, there is no official minimum requirement for funding as this is decided on merit by each individual funder on a case by case basis.
Various new websites are also promoting the use of litigation crowdfunding, in which case hundreds or tens of thousands of individuals can help to pay for a legal dispute, either investing in a case in return for part of a contingent fee, or offering donations to support a legal right that they believe in. Two litigation crowdfunding platforms, Trialfunder and LexShares, have recently emerged in the U.S.
Litigation funding can be broadly split into 4 different forms in the UK, Conditional fee agreements, DamagesBased Agreements, Fixed Fees and Third Party Funding.
Litigation funding is not a new concept. It has been permitted in England and Wales since 1967, but until relatively recently it was limited to insolvency situations. Litigation funding's journey from its prohibition in Ancient Greece to its present-day status as ‘the life-blood of the justice system’ were all covered in Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury's lecture at Harbour's inaugural keynote address, ‘From Barretry, Maintenance & Champerty to Litigation Funding’ at Gray’s Inn, London, on 8 May 2013.Lord Neuberger is President of the UK Supreme Court.
Selected key judgments relating to Litigation Funding, handed down by the Courts of England & Wales, are summarised below as well as key policy and regulatory developments.

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning - LITIGATION FUNDING definition - LITIGATION FUNDING explanation.
Source: Wikipedia.org article, adapted under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ license.
Litigation funding, also known as legal financing and third-party funding, enables a party to litigate or arbitrate without having to pay for it, whether because they are unable to pay for it or because they do not want to. A third party professional funder can pay some or all of the costs/expenses associated with a dispute in return for a share of the proceeds of the dispute if it is successful. If the litigation is not successful, the funder bears the costs it has agreed to fund.
Whilst it is primarily large cases that receive funding, there is no official minimum requirement for funding as this is decided on merit by each individual funder on a case by case basis.
Various new websites are also promoting the use of litigation crowdfunding, in which case hundreds or tens of thousands of individuals can help to pay for a legal dispute, either investing in a case in return for part of a contingent fee, or offering donations to support a legal right that they believe in. Two litigation crowdfunding platforms, Trialfunder and LexShares, have recently emerged in the U.S.
Litigation funding can be broadly split into 4 different forms in the UK, Conditional fee agreements, DamagesBased Agreements, Fixed Fees and Third Party Funding.
Litigation funding is not a new concept. It has been permitted in England and Wales since 1967, but until relatively recently it was limited to insolvency situations. Litigation funding's journey from its prohibition in Ancient Greece to its present-day status as ‘the life-blood of the justice system’ were all covered in Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury's lecture at Harbour's inaugural keynote address, ‘From Barretry, Maintenance & Champerty to Litigation Funding’ at Gray’s Inn, London, on 8 May 2013.Lord Neuberger is President of the UK Supreme Court.
Selected key judgments relating to Litigation Funding, handed down by the Courts of England & Wales, are summarised below as well as key policy and regulatory developments.

Litigation Funding, an Overview

Third-party litigation funding, or litigation financing, was virtually unheard of in the United States not long ago, but is now among the fastest-growing areas ...

Third-party litigation funding, or litigation financing, was virtually unheard of in the United States not long ago, but is now among the fastest-growing areas of the financial industry. Third-party litigation funding takes many forms, including advances to individual plaintiffs, usually in personal injury lawsuits (“consumer litigation financing”), advances to businesses who are plaintiffs or defendants in commercial lawsuits such as patent infringement lawsuits (“commercial litigation funding”), and financing to law firms or individual attorneys for a variety of reasons (“attorney litigation funding”). Litigation funding of law firms or individual attorneys is sometimes a form of commercial litigation funding depending on the use of the funds.
Commercial litigation funding originally became popular because it enables small businesses and attorneys to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Commercial litigation usually involves corporations as both plaintiff and defendant. While many think of commercial litigation funding as helping small businesses and law firms, larger law firms and corporations have begun to use this type of financing as well. Law firms and businesses now regularly maintain portfolios of cases, which acts as a new form of corporate finance.
Consumer litigation funding has also become popular because it enables individuals to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Lawsuit funding companies such as LawCash provide advances to individuals in non-corporate lawsuits, and help the injured secure justice against better-capitalized defendants and insurance companies. Cash funding from LawCash is not a loan. Unlike commercial litigation funding, the plaintiffs do not use consumer litigation funding to pay their legal fees or litigation costs. Instead, they use the money to pay expenses that may arise (usually for housing, food, or transportation) so that they can withstand delays and secure a fair recovery.
To learn more, or apply for litigation funding, visit LawCash.com or call us at 1-800-LAW-CASH. That's 1-800-529-2274. You can also apply online at LawCash.com.

Third-party litigation funding, or litigation financing, was virtually unheard of in the United States not long ago, but is now among the fastest-growing areas of the financial industry. Third-party litigation funding takes many forms, including advances to individual plaintiffs, usually in personal injury lawsuits (“consumer litigation financing”), advances to businesses who are plaintiffs or defendants in commercial lawsuits such as patent infringement lawsuits (“commercial litigation funding”), and financing to law firms or individual attorneys for a variety of reasons (“attorney litigation funding”). Litigation funding of law firms or individual attorneys is sometimes a form of commercial litigation funding depending on the use of the funds.
Commercial litigation funding originally became popular because it enables small businesses and attorneys to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Commercial litigation usually involves corporations as both plaintiff and defendant. While many think of commercial litigation funding as helping small businesses and law firms, larger law firms and corporations have begun to use this type of financing as well. Law firms and businesses now regularly maintain portfolios of cases, which acts as a new form of corporate finance.
Consumer litigation funding has also become popular because it enables individuals to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Lawsuit funding companies such as LawCash provide advances to individuals in non-corporate lawsuits, and help the injured secure justice against better-capitalized defendants and insurance companies. Cash funding from LawCash is not a loan. Unlike commercial litigation funding, the plaintiffs do not use consumer litigation funding to pay their legal fees or litigation costs. Instead, they use the money to pay expenses that may arise (usually for housing, food, or transportation) so that they can withstand delays and secure a fair recovery.
To learn more, or apply for litigation funding, visit LawCash.com or call us at 1-800-LAW-CASH. That's 1-800-529-2274. You can also apply online at LawCash.com.

The Litigation FundingConference took place on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
This video provides reviews of the summit from delegates that were in attendance.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes reviews from:
-Roy Strom, Reporter at The American Lawyer
-Boaz Weinstein, Co-Founder of Lake Whillans
-Corey Worcester, Partner at Quinn Emanuel
-Volfi Mizrahi, Managing Director of Brynt ParkCapital
-Kelly Hyndman, Partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC
-Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter @ Crain's New York Business
-Steven Chen, Managing Director at Kentmoore Capital
-Michael Nicolas, Managing Director at Longford Capital Management
-Kay Megill, Account Manager at ALMMedia
To see another video from the event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
To see another video from the event, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://vimeo.com/191772014
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

The Litigation FundingConference took place on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
This video provides reviews of the summit from delegates that were in attendance.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes reviews from:
-Roy Strom, Reporter at The American Lawyer
-Boaz Weinstein, Co-Founder of Lake Whillans
-Corey Worcester, Partner at Quinn Emanuel
-Volfi Mizrahi, Managing Director of Brynt ParkCapital
-Kelly Hyndman, Partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC
-Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter @ Crain's New York Business
-Steven Chen, Managing Director at Kentmoore Capital
-Michael Nicolas, Managing Director at Longford Capital Management
-Kay Megill, Account Manager at ALMMedia
To see another video from the event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
To see another video from the event, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://vimeo.com/191772014
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Marius Nasta, CEO of Redress Solutions is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation fund...

Marius Nasta, CEO of Redress Solutions is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Nasta describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr. Nasta is also speaking at the LondonLitigation FundingConference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Marius Nasta, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9224RvcxKo
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com

Marius Nasta, CEO of Redress Solutions is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Nasta describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr. Nasta is also speaking at the LondonLitigation FundingConference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Marius Nasta, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9224RvcxKo
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com

Stephen O'Dowd, SeniorDirector of Harbour Litigation Funding will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjaxm7K5Gg
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Stephen O'Dowd, SeniorDirector of Harbour Litigation Funding will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjaxm7K5Gg
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

PatrickMoloney, CEO of Litigation CapitalManagement will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm7bNLJfmrQ
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

PatrickMoloney, CEO of Litigation CapitalManagement will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm7bNLJfmrQ
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

On 1 April 2013, a number of recommendations on civil litigation costs by Lord Justice Jackson came into force in England and Wales. They introduce significant changes to the way in which litigation is funded and how costs are managed. David Engel, partner at law firm Addleshaw Goddard provides an overview of the changes.
To find out more visit www.addleshawgoddard.com/litigation

On 1 April 2013, a number of recommendations on civil litigation costs by Lord Justice Jackson came into force in England and Wales. They introduce significant changes to the way in which litigation is funded and how costs are managed. David Engel, partner at law firm Addleshaw Goddard provides an overview of the changes.
To find out more visit www.addleshawgoddard.com/litigation

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third pa...

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

Steven Philippsohn, Partner at PCBLitigation LLC will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmDALO7ezyo
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Steven Philippsohn, Partner at PCBLitigation LLC will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmDALO7ezyo
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

LukeHarrison, Partner at Debenhams Ottaway will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 a...

LukeHarrison, Partner at Debenhams Ottaway will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vLH7AYe6tc
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

LukeHarrison, Partner at Debenhams Ottaway will speak on a panel discussing the solicitor perspective on litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vLH7AYe6tc
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Highlights and review of the Litigation FundingConference that was on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases with meritorious claims.
Over $12,105,000,000 in investment capital was represented at the event. Over $9,670,000,000 in expected judgements was also represented as well.
Over 64% of the event represented top management and partners at firms.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes the following individuals:
-Kelly Hyndman, Partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC
-Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter @ Crain's New York Business
-Michael Nicolas, Managing Director at LongfordCapitalManagement
-Kay Megill, Account Manager at ALM Media-Peter McGreevy, Partner at MgGreevy & Henle
-Roy Strom, Reporter at The American Lawyer
-Ryan Newell, Partner at Connolly Gallagher
-Steven Chen, Managing Director at Kentmoore Capital
-Boaz Weinstein, Co-Founder of Lake Whillans
-Corey Worcester, Partner at Quinn Emanuel
-Volfi Mizrahi, Managing Director of Bryant Park Capital
-Angela Pearsall, Partner at Clifford Chance
-Jonathan Carey, CEO of LegalVision
To see a review of the event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wBPgc8BALA
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Highlights and review of the Litigation FundingConference that was on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases with meritorious claims.
Over $12,105,000,000 in investment capital was represented at the event. Over $9,670,000,000 in expected judgements was also represented as well.
Over 64% of the event represented top management and partners at firms.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes the following individuals:
-Kelly Hyndman, Partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC
-Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter @ Crain's New York Business
-Michael Nicolas, Managing Director at LongfordCapitalManagement
-Kay Megill, Account Manager at ALM Media-Peter McGreevy, Partner at MgGreevy & Henle
-Roy Strom, Reporter at The American Lawyer
-Ryan Newell, Partner at Connolly Gallagher
-Steven Chen, Managing Director at Kentmoore Capital
-Boaz Weinstein, Co-Founder of Lake Whillans
-Corey Worcester, Partner at Quinn Emanuel
-Volfi Mizrahi, Managing Director of Bryant Park Capital
-Angela Pearsall, Partner at Clifford Chance
-Jonathan Carey, CEO of LegalVision
To see a review of the event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wBPgc8BALA
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

What is the Litigation Funding Conference and what is Litigation Finance?

This video describes the elements of litigation finance and also describes the Litigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding C...

This video describes the elements of litigation finance and also describes the Litigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see a video from the investor's perspective, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqwUvD2e_o
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9NaqYYG9zk
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

This video describes the elements of litigation finance and also describes the Litigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see a video from the investor's perspective, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqwUvD2e_o
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9NaqYYG9zk
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

BOOK REVIEW
THIRD PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING
By Nick Rowles-Davies
Oxford University PressISBN: 978 0 19871 592 4
www.oup.com
IDEAL FOR COMMERCIAL PRACTITIONERS:
A READABLE AND TIMELY EXAMINATION
OF LITGATION FUNDING
An appreciation by Phillip TaylorMBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond GreenChambers
With cutbacks in legal aid, access to justice has become all too limited for those of limited means -- which is why the recent publication of this new title from Oxford University Press is therefore all too timely. As Sir Rupert Jackson explains in the foreword, ‘this book deals with one important aspect of the 2013 civil justice reforms, namely means of funding civil litigation.’
The book concentrates on the commercial world, focusing mainly on the funding of single litigation matters in the courts of England and Wales by professional litigation funders of which the author, Nick Rowles-Davies, is one.
After writing this book, but prior to its publication, Rowles-Davies became managing director of the world’s largest litigation finance firm and is well able to explain the complexities of the emerging litigation funding landscape which, for a number of reasons can only become larger and more significant.
Commercial lawyers -- in particular those with larger corporate clients -- will need to acquire an in-depth understanding of the processes, procedures and guidelines involved in litigation funding which this book amply provides with insight and clarity.
But note that although this burgeoning industry offers a wide range of financial products, the principal focus of this book –as the author points out-- is single-case funding, although other funding options are also explored.
‘Simply put,’ says Rowles-Davies, ‘litigation funding, or third party funding is the process whereby… a ‘funder’ that has no direct interest in a piece of litigation, pays the legal fees of one of the parties.’ The most common model in this area of high financial risk (but by no means the only model) is that the funder receives a return on this form of investment based on the proceeds resulting from the successful outcome of the case.
The book certainly provides practitioners with valuable guidance on, we would assume, every pertinent aspect of third party litigation funding, including how it works, its history and development… and why, when and when not to implement it.
Other crucial issues including costs and insurance, professional obligations and regulatory issues are also well examined for the practitioner. Particularly useful are the chapters on Jackson and DBAs (DamagesBased Agreements) and “Funding and the Future”.
Interesting and illustrative case studies abound and the position of litigation funding in over a dozen overseas jurisdictions is also examined. In the five appendices, you’ll find, for example, the Litigation FundingAgreement and the Code of Conduct for Litigation Funders. These resources, plus the tables of cases and of legislation make this well written and accessible volume indispensable for all commercial practitioners and indeed anyone pondering the pros and cons of litigation.

BOOK REVIEW
THIRD PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING
By Nick Rowles-Davies
Oxford University PressISBN: 978 0 19871 592 4
www.oup.com
IDEAL FOR COMMERCIAL PRACTITIONERS:
A READABLE AND TIMELY EXAMINATION
OF LITGATION FUNDING
An appreciation by Phillip TaylorMBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond GreenChambers
With cutbacks in legal aid, access to justice has become all too limited for those of limited means -- which is why the recent publication of this new title from Oxford University Press is therefore all too timely. As Sir Rupert Jackson explains in the foreword, ‘this book deals with one important aspect of the 2013 civil justice reforms, namely means of funding civil litigation.’
The book concentrates on the commercial world, focusing mainly on the funding of single litigation matters in the courts of England and Wales by professional litigation funders of which the author, Nick Rowles-Davies, is one.
After writing this book, but prior to its publication, Rowles-Davies became managing director of the world’s largest litigation finance firm and is well able to explain the complexities of the emerging litigation funding landscape which, for a number of reasons can only become larger and more significant.
Commercial lawyers -- in particular those with larger corporate clients -- will need to acquire an in-depth understanding of the processes, procedures and guidelines involved in litigation funding which this book amply provides with insight and clarity.
But note that although this burgeoning industry offers a wide range of financial products, the principal focus of this book –as the author points out-- is single-case funding, although other funding options are also explored.
‘Simply put,’ says Rowles-Davies, ‘litigation funding, or third party funding is the process whereby… a ‘funder’ that has no direct interest in a piece of litigation, pays the legal fees of one of the parties.’ The most common model in this area of high financial risk (but by no means the only model) is that the funder receives a return on this form of investment based on the proceeds resulting from the successful outcome of the case.
The book certainly provides practitioners with valuable guidance on, we would assume, every pertinent aspect of third party litigation funding, including how it works, its history and development… and why, when and when not to implement it.
Other crucial issues including costs and insurance, professional obligations and regulatory issues are also well examined for the practitioner. Particularly useful are the chapters on Jackson and DBAs (DamagesBased Agreements) and “Funding and the Future”.
Interesting and illustrative case studies abound and the position of litigation funding in over a dozen overseas jurisdictions is also examined. In the five appendices, you’ll find, for example, the Litigation FundingAgreement and the Code of Conduct for Litigation Funders. These resources, plus the tables of cases and of legislation make this well written and accessible volume indispensable for all commercial practitioners and indeed anyone pondering the pros and cons of litigation.

This video provides expectations that investors will experience at the Litigation FundingConference.
The litigation funding conference is a deal making event,...

This video provides expectations that investors will experience at the Litigation FundingConference.
The litigation funding conference is a deal making event, bringing together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorney and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see a video from the attorney's perspective, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVxNSNjiMXw
To see a video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

This video provides expectations that investors will experience at the Litigation FundingConference.
The litigation funding conference is a deal making event, bringing together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorney and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see a video from the attorney's perspective, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVxNSNjiMXw
To see a video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another vi...

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

Asbestos-related cases increased significantly on the U.S.Supreme Court docket after 1980. The Court has dealt with several asbestos-related cases since 1986. Two large class action settlements, designed to limit liability, came before the Court in 1997 and 1999. Both settlements were ultimately rejected by the Court because they would exclude future claimants, or those who later developed asbestos-related illnesses. These rulings addressed the 20-50 year latency period of serious asbestos-related illnesses.
In 1988, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued regulations requiring certain U.S. Companies to report the asbestos used in their products.
Several legislative remedies have been considered by the U.S. Congress but each time rejected for a variety of reason...

published: 15 Jul 2013

The New Age of Litigation Financing 11-14-2013

Private litigants and state governments are turning to new sources of funding for lawsuits. Private litigants are now selling shares of their lawsuits to investment and hedge funds, a practice more popular in countries with more limited access to contingency fees like England and Australia.State governments are now outsourcing their legal work to law firms that work on a contingency fee and may themselves turn to investment and hedge funds. Are these developments good or bad? Are they legal? How, if at all, should they be regulated?
The Litigation PracticeGroup hosted this panel on "The New Age of Litigation Financing" on Thursday, November 14, during the 2013NationalLawyersConvention.
--Mr. John H. Beisner, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & FlomLLP & Affiliates
--Mr. A...

published: 18 Nov 2013

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published: 06 Jun 2016

Litigation Finance Best Practices and Emerging Opportunities

published: 24 May 2017

Pre-Litigation Discovery: Latest Developments Across Jurisdictions

The panelists, both very experienced litigators, will discuss methods and practice pointers for obtaining pre-litigation discovery in the U.S. and offshore. The session will also cover recent and important amendments to the U.S. federal rules governing both discovery and document preservation obligations.
SPEAKERS
JASON LEVINE Partner, Vinson & Elkins (Washington, D.C.)
DANWISE Head of Litigation, Martin Kenney & Co., Solicitors (BVI)

ET NOW's Managing Editor Sandeep Gurumurthi & Executive Editor Supriya Shrinate talk on latest issues that affect India.Watch the video to know more. Watch Latest BusinessNews & Updates ►https://bit.ly/2pGmsBY
The new bankruptcy code was supposed to work as a panacea for all the ills of the banking industry. But, it has come unstuck, thanks to a series of litigation and some quick moves by a clutch of over-smart prompters. Failed bidders are trying to make a comeback by cutting deals outside of IBC entities. Corporate honchos like Sajjan Jindal have openly come out against allowing defaulters in the IBC bidding process. The IBC hiccups, and how they could come in the way of the resolution process is the topic of discussion on this edition of IndiaDevelopment Debate. Listen in!
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published: 27 Mar 2018

CAFR SCHOOL: Schools and Lottery (RIM of the World Unified School District Expose)

CAFR SCHOOL: School Districts And The Lottery (Rim of the WorldUnifiedSchool District)
This is an advanced lesson in government corruption - in legal, organized crime.
Covered here are the CAFR's for the "Rim Of The World" school district in San Bernardino County, and for the California State Lottery.
Download the CAFR from the district's website here so that you may follow along:
http://rimsd.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/493705/File/Board%20of%20Education/Regular%20Meetings/January%2020,%202011%20Agenda.PDF?sessionid=ac4d74e41
With this information, anyone should be able to read their own school district CAFR which will be similar in its structure according to generally accepted government accounting practices.
LINKS (as mentioned in the presentation):
CAFR SCH...

published: 16 Dec 2011

Insolvency Practitioners and Litigation

AndrewCawkwell, Partner, Muckle LLP is joined by Hugo Groves, Barrister, AttorneyNew York State, EnterpriseChambers. Hugo provides you with an awareness of the issues that arise in the conduct of post insolvency litigation. He discusses how to go about maximising recoveries for the estate whilst protecting the practitioner from any personal liability.

Recorded November 14, 2013Nonprofit organizations that receive contributions need to be familiar with the legal and accounting issues surrounding the acceptance of gifts. Compliance with, and deviation from, restrictions put on gifts by donors have been the subject of much recent litigation and legislation. Organizations must also be knowledgeable about the requirements and burdens surrounding the receipt of different classes of assets, including real estate and closely held stock. This program will focus on recent legal and accounting developments in these areas, as well as best practices aimed at avoiding problems. We will use illustrative examples to highlight practices that work well and those that don't often succeed; provide practical tips for maximizing your organization's flexibi...

Fraudsters TV - 5/21/18

Fraudsters Radio Show Exposes scammers and fraudsters everywhere in every industry...LIVE and IN PERSON!
StormBradford a well-known civil/criminal litigation consultant, considered a leading authority in annulling indictments, founded a litigation support company decades ago to help attorneys win cases. http://LawPartnerOnCall.com.
Storm Bradford is also considered a leading authority in foreclosure offense/defense strategies. He created MortgageFraud Examiners out of the litigation support company to help homeowners and their lawyers to eliminate their foreclosure problems, while also exposing the scams and scammers that rip off homeowners with useless foreclosure rescue schemes and arguments. http://www.mortgagefraudexaminers.com.
Storm Bradford founded Mortgage Note & PortfolioExam...

Crowdfunding has radically transformed the world of entrepreneurship, and today Jason sits down with one of its top players, CEO & Cofounder JamesBeshara of Tilt. Tilt's versatile, customizable software with a social-networking edge lets individuals & groups create their own campaign platforms, from students raising money among friends for a BBQ night, to a high-crime neighborhood pooling funds to hire a patrol car (result: 46% robbery reduction), to Snoop Dog promoting album merchandize, to actress Robin Wright's selling PJs to support women in the Congo. Jason and James talk pros/cons of competitors Kickstarter & Indiegogo, cautionary tales about delivering products as promised, crowdfunding's meteoric rise & evolution, why it's THE best way to launch a product today, and perhaps ad inf...

Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFeaFDVr_8
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://vimeo.com/227549812
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation finance can be found at http://litigationfinancenews.com

Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFeaFDVr_8
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://vimeo.com/227549812
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation finance can be found at http://litigationfinancenews.com

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third pa...

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

Asbestos-related cases increased significantly on the U.S.Supreme Court docket after 1980. The Court has dealt with several asbestos-related cases since 1986. Two large class action settlements, designed to limit liability, came before the Court in 1997 and 1999. Both settlements were ultimately rejected by the Court because they would exclude future claimants, or those who later developed asbestos-related illnesses. These rulings addressed the 20-50 year latency period of serious asbestos-related illnesses.
In 1988, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued regulations requiring certain U.S. Companies to report the asbestos used in their products.
Several legislative remedies have been considered by the U.S. Congress but each time rejected for a variety of reasons. In 2005, Congress considered but did not pass legislation entitled the "Fairness in Asbestos InjuryResolution Act of 2005". The Act would have established a $140 billion trust fund in lieu of litigation, but as it would have proactively taken funds held in reserve by bankruptcy trusts, manufacturers and insurance companies, it was not widely supported either by victims or corporations.
On April 26, 2005, Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, Professor and Chair of the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City,[48] testified before the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary against this proposed legislation. He testified that many of the bill's provisions are unsupported by medicine and would unfairly exclude a large number of people who have become ill or died from asbestos: "The approach to the diagnosis of disease caused by asbestos that is set forth in this bill is not consistent with the diagnostic criteria established by the American Thoracic Society. If the bill is to deliver on its promise of fairness, these criteria will need to be revised." Also opposing the bill are the American Public Health Association and the Asbestos Workers Union.
On June 14, 2006, the Senate Judiciary Committee Committee approved an amendment to the Act which would allow victims of mesothelioma $1.1M within 30 days of their claim's approval. This version would also expand eligible claimants to people exposed to asbestos from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, and to construction debris in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Ultimately, the bill's reliance on funding from private entities large and small, as well as debate over a sunset provision and the impact on the U.S. Budgetary process caused the bill to fail to leave committee.
Since the bankruptcy filing of Johns-Manville in 1984, many U.S. and U.K. asbestos manufacturers have escaped litigation by filing bankruptcy. Once in bankruptcy, these companies typically are required to fund special "bankruptcy trusts" that pay pennies on the dollar to injured parties. However, these trusts do permit larger numbers of claimants to receive some kind of compensation, even if greatly reduced from potential recoveries in the tort system.
Since 2002, asbestos lawsuits in the U.S. have included the following as defendants: (1) manufacturers of machinery that are alleged to have required asbestos-containing parts to function properly; (2) owners of premises at which asbestos-containing products were installed (which includes virtually anyone who owned a building prior to 1980); (3) banks that financed ships or buildings where asbestos was installed (on the grounds that no rational lender would take a security interest in an asset without studying the risks involved); (4) retailers of asbestos-containing products (including hardware, home improvement and automotive parts stores); (5) corporations that allegedly conspired with asbestos manufacturers to deliberately conceal the dangers of asbestos (e.g., MetLife, a well-known insurance company which worked with Johns-Manville); (6) manufacturers of tools which were used to cut or shape asbestos-containing parts; and (7) manufacturers of respiratory protective equipment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_and_the_law

Asbestos-related cases increased significantly on the U.S.Supreme Court docket after 1980. The Court has dealt with several asbestos-related cases since 1986. Two large class action settlements, designed to limit liability, came before the Court in 1997 and 1999. Both settlements were ultimately rejected by the Court because they would exclude future claimants, or those who later developed asbestos-related illnesses. These rulings addressed the 20-50 year latency period of serious asbestos-related illnesses.
In 1988, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued regulations requiring certain U.S. Companies to report the asbestos used in their products.
Several legislative remedies have been considered by the U.S. Congress but each time rejected for a variety of reasons. In 2005, Congress considered but did not pass legislation entitled the "Fairness in Asbestos InjuryResolution Act of 2005". The Act would have established a $140 billion trust fund in lieu of litigation, but as it would have proactively taken funds held in reserve by bankruptcy trusts, manufacturers and insurance companies, it was not widely supported either by victims or corporations.
On April 26, 2005, Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, Professor and Chair of the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City,[48] testified before the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary against this proposed legislation. He testified that many of the bill's provisions are unsupported by medicine and would unfairly exclude a large number of people who have become ill or died from asbestos: "The approach to the diagnosis of disease caused by asbestos that is set forth in this bill is not consistent with the diagnostic criteria established by the American Thoracic Society. If the bill is to deliver on its promise of fairness, these criteria will need to be revised." Also opposing the bill are the American Public Health Association and the Asbestos Workers Union.
On June 14, 2006, the Senate Judiciary Committee Committee approved an amendment to the Act which would allow victims of mesothelioma $1.1M within 30 days of their claim's approval. This version would also expand eligible claimants to people exposed to asbestos from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, and to construction debris in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Ultimately, the bill's reliance on funding from private entities large and small, as well as debate over a sunset provision and the impact on the U.S. Budgetary process caused the bill to fail to leave committee.
Since the bankruptcy filing of Johns-Manville in 1984, many U.S. and U.K. asbestos manufacturers have escaped litigation by filing bankruptcy. Once in bankruptcy, these companies typically are required to fund special "bankruptcy trusts" that pay pennies on the dollar to injured parties. However, these trusts do permit larger numbers of claimants to receive some kind of compensation, even if greatly reduced from potential recoveries in the tort system.
Since 2002, asbestos lawsuits in the U.S. have included the following as defendants: (1) manufacturers of machinery that are alleged to have required asbestos-containing parts to function properly; (2) owners of premises at which asbestos-containing products were installed (which includes virtually anyone who owned a building prior to 1980); (3) banks that financed ships or buildings where asbestos was installed (on the grounds that no rational lender would take a security interest in an asset without studying the risks involved); (4) retailers of asbestos-containing products (including hardware, home improvement and automotive parts stores); (5) corporations that allegedly conspired with asbestos manufacturers to deliberately conceal the dangers of asbestos (e.g., MetLife, a well-known insurance company which worked with Johns-Manville); (6) manufacturers of tools which were used to cut or shape asbestos-containing parts; and (7) manufacturers of respiratory protective equipment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_and_the_law

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Pre-Litigation Discovery: Latest Developments Across Jurisdictions

The panelists, both very experienced litigators, will discuss methods and practice pointers for obtaining pre-litigation discovery in the U.S. and offshore. The...

The panelists, both very experienced litigators, will discuss methods and practice pointers for obtaining pre-litigation discovery in the U.S. and offshore. The session will also cover recent and important amendments to the U.S. federal rules governing both discovery and document preservation obligations.
SPEAKERS
JASON LEVINE Partner, Vinson & Elkins (Washington, D.C.)
DANWISE Head of Litigation, Martin Kenney & Co., Solicitors (BVI)

The panelists, both very experienced litigators, will discuss methods and practice pointers for obtaining pre-litigation discovery in the U.S. and offshore. The session will also cover recent and important amendments to the U.S. federal rules governing both discovery and document preservation obligations.
SPEAKERS
JASON LEVINE Partner, Vinson & Elkins (Washington, D.C.)
DANWISE Head of Litigation, Martin Kenney & Co., Solicitors (BVI)

On April 17th, 2014, the UDCDavid A. ClarkeSchool of Law was honored to host the JudgePaul Friedman, Alva Waller, and AndyMarks for an amazing panel discussion of the historic civil rights case In Re BlackFarmers Discrimination Litigation.
The collective experience of this panel was extraordinary. Judge Friedman has been involved with this litigation since it's inception in 1997 when he certified the class in Pigford vs. Glickman. History would later look back on this case as "Phase I," only the beginning of what ultimately lead to a monumental and unprecedented pair of cases addressing racially discriminatory practices of the United States Department of Agriculture. Judge Friedman also presided over "Phase II," the second case In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation. Alva Waller has also been involved in both phases of this historic litigation. She first served as managing attorney in the Office of the Monitor for Pigford vs. Glickman and is currently serving as DeputyOmbudsman for the In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation settlement. Andy Marks served as class co-counsel for In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation and continues to play and instrumental role in helping to implement the terms of the settlement. Mr. Marks, a member of the Board of our DC School of Law Foundation, was instrumental in arranging for the School of Law's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic to provide tax assistance to thousands of Black farmers who were members of the Pigford II class. UDC-DCSL students are staffing a phone bank and have responded to the questions of over 3800 farmers. A webpage with FAQs and video has been created: HERE
Each of these distinguished panelists brought their unique perspectives and experience to this lively and informative dialogue. The UDC David A Clarke School of Law would like to thank each panelist for taking the time to discuss these landmark cases with our students and community! We're honored!

On April 17th, 2014, the UDCDavid A. ClarkeSchool of Law was honored to host the JudgePaul Friedman, Alva Waller, and AndyMarks for an amazing panel discussion of the historic civil rights case In Re BlackFarmers Discrimination Litigation.
The collective experience of this panel was extraordinary. Judge Friedman has been involved with this litigation since it's inception in 1997 when he certified the class in Pigford vs. Glickman. History would later look back on this case as "Phase I," only the beginning of what ultimately lead to a monumental and unprecedented pair of cases addressing racially discriminatory practices of the United States Department of Agriculture. Judge Friedman also presided over "Phase II," the second case In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation. Alva Waller has also been involved in both phases of this historic litigation. She first served as managing attorney in the Office of the Monitor for Pigford vs. Glickman and is currently serving as DeputyOmbudsman for the In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation settlement. Andy Marks served as class co-counsel for In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation and continues to play and instrumental role in helping to implement the terms of the settlement. Mr. Marks, a member of the Board of our DC School of Law Foundation, was instrumental in arranging for the School of Law's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic to provide tax assistance to thousands of Black farmers who were members of the Pigford II class. UDC-DCSL students are staffing a phone bank and have responded to the questions of over 3800 farmers. A webpage with FAQs and video has been created: HERE
Each of these distinguished panelists brought their unique perspectives and experience to this lively and informative dialogue. The UDC David A Clarke School of Law would like to thank each panelist for taking the time to discuss these landmark cases with our students and community! We're honored!

CAFR SCHOOL: School Districts And The Lottery (Rim of the WorldUnifiedSchool District)
This is an advanced lesson in government corruption - in legal, organized crime.
Covered here are the CAFR's for the "Rim Of The World" school district in San Bernardino County, and for the California State Lottery.
Download the CAFR from the district's website here so that you may follow along:
http://rimsd.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/493705/File/Board%20of%20Education/Regular%20Meetings/January%2020,%202011%20Agenda.PDF?sessionid=ac4d74e41
With this information, anyone should be able to read their own school district CAFR which will be similar in its structure according to generally accepted government accounting practices.
LINKS (as mentioned in the presentation):
CAFR SCHOOL Commingled Funds -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIl5QJqX2Lo
MAYOR OF SALT LAKE ADMITS TO CAFR #1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve2WFZYo1KY&feature=player_embedded
MAYOR OF SALT LAKE ADMITS TO CAFR #2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WbhvD-0no&feature=related
THE CORPORATION NATION -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?playnext=1&index=0&feature=&v=yX8Uhq...
THE GREAT PENSION FUND HOAX -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhkWueEjewM
SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS (THE SHERIFF WHO SOLD HIS COUNTY) -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_-XMTauRsA
CAFR SCHOOL What isWall Street? -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2__ZsQSQirc
THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/walter-burien-the-only-game-in-...
--- Articles on my blog:
CAFR SCHOOL #1 - Wisconsin State CAFR -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/wisconsins-real-financial-situa...
CAFR SCHOOL #2 - City CAFR's -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/cafr-school-a-lesson-in-financi...
CAFR SCHOOL #3 - Minnesota State CAFR -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/cafr-school-a-lesson-in-financi...
THE SENATE: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/the-senate-how-much-does-it-cost/
THE UNITED STATES: A CORPORATION -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2010/12/18/the-united-states-a-corporation/
Also visit WalterBurien at:
CAFR1.COMThank you for learning!
-Clint Richardson- clint4p.com

CAFR SCHOOL: School Districts And The Lottery (Rim of the WorldUnifiedSchool District)
This is an advanced lesson in government corruption - in legal, organized crime.
Covered here are the CAFR's for the "Rim Of The World" school district in San Bernardino County, and for the California State Lottery.
Download the CAFR from the district's website here so that you may follow along:
http://rimsd.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/493705/File/Board%20of%20Education/Regular%20Meetings/January%2020,%202011%20Agenda.PDF?sessionid=ac4d74e41
With this information, anyone should be able to read their own school district CAFR which will be similar in its structure according to generally accepted government accounting practices.
LINKS (as mentioned in the presentation):
CAFR SCHOOL Commingled Funds -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIl5QJqX2Lo
MAYOR OF SALT LAKE ADMITS TO CAFR #1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve2WFZYo1KY&feature=player_embedded
MAYOR OF SALT LAKE ADMITS TO CAFR #2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WbhvD-0no&feature=related
THE CORPORATION NATION -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?playnext=1&index=0&feature=&v=yX8Uhq...
THE GREAT PENSION FUND HOAX -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhkWueEjewM
SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS (THE SHERIFF WHO SOLD HIS COUNTY) -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_-XMTauRsA
CAFR SCHOOL What isWall Street? -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2__ZsQSQirc
THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/walter-burien-the-only-game-in-...
--- Articles on my blog:
CAFR SCHOOL #1 - Wisconsin State CAFR -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/wisconsins-real-financial-situa...
CAFR SCHOOL #2 - City CAFR's -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/cafr-school-a-lesson-in-financi...
CAFR SCHOOL #3 - Minnesota State CAFR -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/cafr-school-a-lesson-in-financi...
THE SENATE: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/the-senate-how-much-does-it-cost/
THE UNITED STATES: A CORPORATION -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2010/12/18/the-united-states-a-corporation/
Also visit WalterBurien at:
CAFR1.COMThank you for learning!
-Clint Richardson- clint4p.com

AndrewCawkwell, Partner, Muckle LLP is joined by Hugo Groves, Barrister, AttorneyNew York State, EnterpriseChambers. Hugo provides you with an awareness of the issues that arise in the conduct of post insolvency litigation. He discusses how to go about maximising recoveries for the estate whilst protecting the practitioner from any personal liability.

AndrewCawkwell, Partner, Muckle LLP is joined by Hugo Groves, Barrister, AttorneyNew York State, EnterpriseChambers. Hugo provides you with an awareness of the issues that arise in the conduct of post insolvency litigation. He discusses how to go about maximising recoveries for the estate whilst protecting the practitioner from any personal liability.

Subscribe to this channel: http://www.youtube.com/OpalesqueTV
Singapore-born Danny Yong (full name Danny Yong Ming Chong), a widely respected veteran of Asian macro markets, is CEO & CIO and Portfolio Manager at Dymon Asia. Dymon Asia is a Singapore-based Asian GlobalMacro hedge fund and was funded by TudorInvestment Corp. After solid returns in 2009 and 2010, the fund is already up +13.39% net by end of April 2011. Asset base is close to US-$ 1 bn including future commitments.
Danny Yong started his career at JP Morgan and was Head of FX & Rates Trading (South-East Asia) at Goldman Sachs (HK & Tokyo), a Managing Director (Macro Investments) at Citadel Investment Group (Hong Kong) and Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of Hong Kong-based Abax Global Capital before spinning out Dymon Asia in 2008.
This Opalesque.TV BACKSTAGE interview is a fascinating portrait of a leading global macro thinker and star trader. Danny Yong reflects what it takes to become a star trader and hedge fund manager and lays out Dymon Asia's path to become one of Asia's leading, home grown global macro power houses.
HearDanny speak about how Global Macro has evolved over last 5 years: Global Macro becoming Local Macro, the changed role of emerging markets and the emerging new financial world order. He shares valuable insights and intelligence like:
- An assessment of Chinese policies over last 10 years
- Will the Renminbi be fully convertible by 2014?
- Will SDRs replace the US-$?
- What is behind the asset bubble across all markets since 2000?
- Is there trouble ahead in Food & Real Estate markets as governments regulate asset markets with "social implications"
- Why equities will benefit long term
- How Asian hedge funds will grow to multi billion size
Dymon Asia's investment team has a 20 years average investment experience and is led by Danny. Dymon Asia targets a 20% target net return with 12% volatility and focuses on Asian and G10 markets in FX, interest rates and futures.

Subscribe to this channel: http://www.youtube.com/OpalesqueTV
Singapore-born Danny Yong (full name Danny Yong Ming Chong), a widely respected veteran of Asian macro markets, is CEO & CIO and Portfolio Manager at Dymon Asia. Dymon Asia is a Singapore-based Asian GlobalMacro hedge fund and was funded by TudorInvestment Corp. After solid returns in 2009 and 2010, the fund is already up +13.39% net by end of April 2011. Asset base is close to US-$ 1 bn including future commitments.
Danny Yong started his career at JP Morgan and was Head of FX & Rates Trading (South-East Asia) at Goldman Sachs (HK & Tokyo), a Managing Director (Macro Investments) at Citadel Investment Group (Hong Kong) and Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of Hong Kong-based Abax Global Capital before spinning out Dymon Asia in 2008.
This Opalesque.TV BACKSTAGE interview is a fascinating portrait of a leading global macro thinker and star trader. Danny Yong reflects what it takes to become a star trader and hedge fund manager and lays out Dymon Asia's path to become one of Asia's leading, home grown global macro power houses.
HearDanny speak about how Global Macro has evolved over last 5 years: Global Macro becoming Local Macro, the changed role of emerging markets and the emerging new financial world order. He shares valuable insights and intelligence like:
- An assessment of Chinese policies over last 10 years
- Will the Renminbi be fully convertible by 2014?
- Will SDRs replace the US-$?
- What is behind the asset bubble across all markets since 2000?
- Is there trouble ahead in Food & Real Estate markets as governments regulate asset markets with "social implications"
- Why equities will benefit long term
- How Asian hedge funds will grow to multi billion size
Dymon Asia's investment team has a 20 years average investment experience and is led by Danny. Dymon Asia targets a 20% target net return with 12% volatility and focuses on Asian and G10 markets in FX, interest rates and futures.

Recorded November 14, 2013Nonprofit organizations that receive contributions need to be familiar with the legal and accounting issues surrounding the acceptance of gifts. Compliance with, and deviation from, restrictions put on gifts by donors have been the subject of much recent litigation and legislation. Organizations must also be knowledgeable about the requirements and burdens surrounding the receipt of different classes of assets, including real estate and closely held stock. This program will focus on recent legal and accounting developments in these areas, as well as best practices aimed at avoiding problems. We will use illustrative examples to highlight practices that work well and those that don't often succeed; provide practical tips for maximizing your organization's flexibility in managing donated funds; and touch on common pitfalls in this field.
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this site, including all articles, opinions, and other postings, are offered for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. A visit to this site or an exchange of information through this site does not create a client-attorney relationship. You should consult directly with an attorney for individual advice regarding your particular situation. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

Recorded November 14, 2013Nonprofit organizations that receive contributions need to be familiar with the legal and accounting issues surrounding the acceptance of gifts. Compliance with, and deviation from, restrictions put on gifts by donors have been the subject of much recent litigation and legislation. Organizations must also be knowledgeable about the requirements and burdens surrounding the receipt of different classes of assets, including real estate and closely held stock. This program will focus on recent legal and accounting developments in these areas, as well as best practices aimed at avoiding problems. We will use illustrative examples to highlight practices that work well and those that don't often succeed; provide practical tips for maximizing your organization's flexibility in managing donated funds; and touch on common pitfalls in this field.
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this site, including all articles, opinions, and other postings, are offered for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. A visit to this site or an exchange of information through this site does not create a client-attorney relationship. You should consult directly with an attorney for individual advice regarding your particular situation. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

Fraudsters TV - 5/21/18

Fraudsters Radio Show Exposes scammers and fraudsters everywhere in every industry...LIVE and IN PERSON!
StormBradford a well-known civil/criminal litigation c...

Fraudsters Radio Show Exposes scammers and fraudsters everywhere in every industry...LIVE and IN PERSON!
StormBradford a well-known civil/criminal litigation consultant, considered a leading authority in annulling indictments, founded a litigation support company decades ago to help attorneys win cases. http://LawPartnerOnCall.com.
Storm Bradford is also considered a leading authority in foreclosure offense/defense strategies. He created MortgageFraud Examiners out of the litigation support company to help homeowners and their lawyers to eliminate their foreclosure problems, while also exposing the scams and scammers that rip off homeowners with useless foreclosure rescue schemes and arguments. http://www.mortgagefraudexaminers.com.
Storm Bradford founded Mortgage Note & Portfolio Examiners. This company examines mortgage notes that are sold to pension funds, hedge funds and other investors by the major banks, and entities like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. http://www.noteexaminers.com.
Laurie Z brings her expertise to this Show. She is a nationally syndicated radio host, consumer advocate and a victim of fraud.

Fraudsters Radio Show Exposes scammers and fraudsters everywhere in every industry...LIVE and IN PERSON!
StormBradford a well-known civil/criminal litigation consultant, considered a leading authority in annulling indictments, founded a litigation support company decades ago to help attorneys win cases. http://LawPartnerOnCall.com.
Storm Bradford is also considered a leading authority in foreclosure offense/defense strategies. He created MortgageFraud Examiners out of the litigation support company to help homeowners and their lawyers to eliminate their foreclosure problems, while also exposing the scams and scammers that rip off homeowners with useless foreclosure rescue schemes and arguments. http://www.mortgagefraudexaminers.com.
Storm Bradford founded Mortgage Note & Portfolio Examiners. This company examines mortgage notes that are sold to pension funds, hedge funds and other investors by the major banks, and entities like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. http://www.noteexaminers.com.
Laurie Z brings her expertise to this Show. She is a nationally syndicated radio host, consumer advocate and a victim of fraud.

Crowdfunding has radically transformed the world of entrepreneurship, and today Jason sits down with one of its top players, CEO & Cofounder JamesBeshara of Tilt. Tilt's versatile, customizable software with a social-networking edge lets individuals & groups create their own campaign platforms, from students raising money among friends for a BBQ night, to a high-crime neighborhood pooling funds to hire a patrol car (result: 46% robbery reduction), to Snoop Dog promoting album merchandize, to actress Robin Wright's selling PJs to support women in the Congo. Jason and James talk pros/cons of competitors Kickstarter & Indiegogo, cautionary tales about delivering products as promised, crowdfunding's meteoric rise & evolution, why it's THE best way to launch a product today, and perhaps ad infinitum ... and watch us create a Tilt campaign to send Jason to Alaska!
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Crowdfunding has radically transformed the world of entrepreneurship, and today Jason sits down with one of its top players, CEO & Cofounder JamesBeshara of Tilt. Tilt's versatile, customizable software with a social-networking edge lets individuals & groups create their own campaign platforms, from students raising money among friends for a BBQ night, to a high-crime neighborhood pooling funds to hire a patrol car (result: 46% robbery reduction), to Snoop Dog promoting album merchandize, to actress Robin Wright's selling PJs to support women in the Congo. Jason and James talk pros/cons of competitors Kickstarter & Indiegogo, cautionary tales about delivering products as promised, crowdfunding's meteoric rise & evolution, why it's THE best way to launch a product today, and perhaps ad infinitum ... and watch us create a Tilt campaign to send Jason to Alaska!
Never miss an episode! Subscribe in iTunes: Audio (http://bit.ly/TwiStA) || Video (http://bit.ly/TwiStV)
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MOO is an online print and design company that helps you stand out from the crowd. MOO creates premium quality, customizable business cards, and promotional materials. Visit moo.com/twist for more details and to get 20% off your next order.
Snapterms provides customizable Terms of Service and privacy policies for your website. Without it, you're risking costly litigation. Go to Snapterms.com and check out with the offer code TWIST to save 10% on your order.
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Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFeaFDVr_8
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://vimeo.com/227549812
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation finance can be found at http://litigationfinancenews.com

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning

What is LITIGATION FUNDING? What does LITIGATION FUNDING mean? LITIGATION FINDING meaning - LITIGATION FUNDING definition - LITIGATION FUNDING explanation.
Source: Wikipedia.org article, adapted under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ license.
Litigation funding, also known as legal financing and third-party funding, enables a party to litigate or arbitrate without having to pay for it, whether because they are unable to pay for it or because they do not want to. A third party professional funder can pay some or all of the costs/expenses associated with a dispute in return for a share of the proceeds of the dispute if it is successful. If the litigation is not successful, the funder bears the costs it has agreed to fund.
Whilst it is primarily large cases that receive funding, there is no official minimum requirement for funding as this is decided on merit by each individual funder on a case by case basis.
Various new websites are also promoting the use of litigation crowdfunding, in which case hundreds or tens of thousands of individuals can help to pay for a legal dispute, either investing in a case in return for part of a contingent fee, or offering donations to support a legal right that they believe in. Two litigation crowdfunding platforms, Trialfunder and LexShares, have recently emerged in the U.S.
Litigation funding can be broadly split into 4 different forms in the UK, Conditional fee agreements, DamagesBased Agreements, Fixed Fees and Third Party Funding.
Litigation funding is not a new concept. It has been permitted in England and Wales since 1967, but until relatively recently it was limited to insolvency situations. Litigation funding's journey from its prohibition in Ancient Greece to its present-day status as ‘the life-blood of the justice system’ were all covered in Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury's lecture at Harbour's inaugural keynote address, ‘From Barretry, Maintenance & Champerty to Litigation Funding’ at Gray’s Inn, London, on 8 May 2013.Lord Neuberger is President of the UK Supreme Court.
Selected key judgments relating to Litigation Funding, handed down by the Courts of England & Wales, are summarised below as well as key policy and regulatory developments.

Litigation Funding, an Overview

Third-party litigation funding, or litigation financing, was virtually unheard of in the United States not long ago, but is now among the fastest-growing areas of the financial industry. Third-party litigation funding takes many forms, including advances to individual plaintiffs, usually in personal injury lawsuits (“consumer litigation financing”), advances to businesses who are plaintiffs or defendants in commercial lawsuits such as patent infringement lawsuits (“commercial litigation funding”), and financing to law firms or individual attorneys for a variety of reasons (“attorney litigation funding”). Litigation funding of law firms or individual attorneys is sometimes a form of commercial litigation funding depending on the use of the funds.
Commercial litigation funding originally became popular because it enables small businesses and attorneys to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Commercial litigation usually involves corporations as both plaintiff and defendant. While many think of commercial litigation funding as helping small businesses and law firms, larger law firms and corporations have begun to use this type of financing as well. Law firms and businesses now regularly maintain portfolios of cases, which acts as a new form of corporate finance.
Consumer litigation funding has also become popular because it enables individuals to bring and stay in cases that would otherwise prove too costly to pursue. Lawsuit funding companies such as LawCash provide advances to individuals in non-corporate lawsuits, and help the injured secure justice against better-capitalized defendants and insurance companies. Cash funding from LawCash is not a loan. Unlike commercial litigation funding, the plaintiffs do not use consumer litigation funding to pay their legal fees or litigation costs. Instead, they use the money to pay expenses that may arise (usually for housing, food, or transportation) so that they can withstand delays and secure a fair recovery.
To learn more, or apply for litigation funding, visit LawCash.com or call us at 1-800-LAW-CASH. That's 1-800-529-2274. You can also apply online at LawCash.com.

Review of the Litigation Funding Conference by Delegates April 28, 2017 in New York City

The Litigation FundingConference took place on April 28, 2017 in New York City.
This video provides reviews of the summit from delegates that were in attendance.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
The video includes reviews from:
-Roy Strom, Reporter at The American Lawyer
-Boaz Weinstein, Co-Founder of Lake Whillans
-Corey Worcester, Partner at Quinn Emanuel
-Volfi Mizrahi, Managing Director of Brynt ParkCapital
-Kelly Hyndman, Partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC
-Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter @ Crain's New York Business
-Steven Chen, Managing Director at Kentmoore Capital
-Michael Nicolas, Managing Director at Longford Capital Management
-Kay Megill, Account Manager at ALMMedia
To see another video from the event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
To see another video from the event, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://vimeo.com/191772014
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

Marius Nasta, CEO of Redress Solutions is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Nasta describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr. Nasta is also speaking at the LondonLitigation FundingConference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Marius Nasta, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9224RvcxKo
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com

Stephen O'Dowd, SeniorDirector of Harbour Litigation Funding will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjaxm7K5Gg
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

PatrickMoloney, CEO of Litigation CapitalManagement will speak on a panel discussing litigation finance. This will be on October 2, 2017 at the LondonLitigation FundingConference.
As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases.
Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another speakers video, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm7bNLJfmrQ
To see another video from a previous event, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video about litigation funding and how the event is run, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9dYaKDFAw
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com

11:25

An overview of the changes to the rules on Litigation Funding

On 1 April 2013, a number of recommendations on civil litigation costs by Lord Justice Jac...

An overview of the changes to the rules on Litigation Funding

On 1 April 2013, a number of recommendations on civil litigation costs by Lord Justice Jackson came into force in England and Wales. They introduce significant changes to the way in which litigation is funded and how costs are managed. David Engel, partner at law firm Addleshaw Goddard provides an overview of the changes.
To find out more visit www.addleshawgoddard.com/litigation

3:27

Onshore Litigation Options for Offshore Funds

The pros and cons of offshore funds litigating in the United States, as opposed to
offshor...

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

Litigation Funding (UK)

Litigation funding, also known as legal financing and third-party funding, enables a party to litigate or arbitrate without having to pay for it, whether because they are unable to pay for it or because they do not want to. A third party professional funder can pay some or all of the costs/expenses associated with a dispute in return for a share of the proceeds of the dispute if it is successful. If the litigation is not successful, the funder bears the costs it has agreed to fund.

Whilst it is primarily large cases that receive funding, there is no official minimum requirement for funding as this is decided on merit by each individual funder on a case by case basis.

Various new websites are also promoting the use of litigation crowdfunding, in which case hundreds or tens of thousands of individuals can help to pay for a legal dispute, either investing in a case in return for part of a contingent fee, or offering donations to support a legal right that they believe in.

At the center of a Syngenta litigation settlement is corn raised between Sept ...Tens of thousands of lawsuits were filed across the U.S., and the vast majority were consolidated in “multidistrict litigation” in the District of Kansas federal court ... This option allows the producer to receive his or her share of the settlement funds and waive the right to make future claims against Syngenta related to this litigation....

MARK MORAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Luzerne County officials are refusing to sell county-owned land to Wilkes-Barre city to further extend CoalStreet into the downtown because of a dispute over project funding... The city last month requested an injunction from a county court judge to stop the county redevelopment authority from disbursing the funds ... “I hope going forward we can have conversation rather than litigation.”....

Beaverton software company Exterro said Wednesday it had secured an investment of more than $100 million, funding it will use to expand its technology and incorporate artificial intelligence into its products for the legal services sector ... Exterro, which employs 250, said it would use the funding to expand its technology and boost customer service....

Steven Friel, CEO of WoodsfordLitigation Funding is interviewed on what is litigation funding, how it works and advice to solicitors and attorneys seeking litigation funding. Mr. Friel describes unique models as well as the trends for litigation finance in the UK and Europe.
Mr Friel is also providing the keynote address at the London Litigation Funding Conference on October 2, 2017. As a deal making event, the Litigation Funding Conference brings together investors and attorneys for the purpose of financing high value claims and multinational arbitration cases. Hedge funds, private equity, third party litigation finance companies will meet privately with attorneys from large law firms and corporate counsel.
The event brings new financing opportunities for lawsuits.
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39JAK4Azscg
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFeaFDVr_8
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation funding can be found at http://litigationfundingnews.com
To see another video from a previous litigation funding conference, see:
https://vimeo.com/219329829
To see another video by Steven Friel, see:
https://vimeo.com/227549812
More about the conference can be found at:
http://litigationfundingconference.com
More news about litigation finance can be found at http://litigationfinancenews.com

The cost of litigation can be catastrophic. Many litigants drop good cases, or lose their businesses entirely, because they run out of money. Recently, third parties have appeared to advance legal costs, in exchange for a piece of the recovery. But is this new structure illegal? Litigation funder Selvyn Seidel tells Jim Zirin how funding has transformed the global marketplace.

Asbestos-related cases increased significantly on the U.S.Supreme Court docket after 1980. The Court has dealt with several asbestos-related cases since 1986. Two large class action settlements, designed to limit liability, came before the Court in 1997 and 1999. Both settlements were ultimately rejected by the Court because they would exclude future claimants, or those who later developed asbestos-related illnesses. These rulings addressed the 20-50 year latency period of serious asbestos-related illnesses.
In 1988, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued regulations requiring certain U.S. Companies to report the asbestos used in their products.
Several legislative remedies have been considered by the U.S. Congress but each time rejected for a variety of reasons. In 2005, Congress considered but did not pass legislation entitled the "Fairness in Asbestos InjuryResolution Act of 2005". The Act would have established a $140 billion trust fund in lieu of litigation, but as it would have proactively taken funds held in reserve by bankruptcy trusts, manufacturers and insurance companies, it was not widely supported either by victims or corporations.
On April 26, 2005, Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, Professor and Chair of the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City,[48] testified before the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary against this proposed legislation. He testified that many of the bill's provisions are unsupported by medicine and would unfairly exclude a large number of people who have become ill or died from asbestos: "The approach to the diagnosis of disease caused by asbestos that is set forth in this bill is not consistent with the diagnostic criteria established by the American Thoracic Society. If the bill is to deliver on its promise of fairness, these criteria will need to be revised." Also opposing the bill are the American Public Health Association and the Asbestos Workers Union.
On June 14, 2006, the Senate Judiciary Committee Committee approved an amendment to the Act which would allow victims of mesothelioma $1.1M within 30 days of their claim's approval. This version would also expand eligible claimants to people exposed to asbestos from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, and to construction debris in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Ultimately, the bill's reliance on funding from private entities large and small, as well as debate over a sunset provision and the impact on the U.S. Budgetary process caused the bill to fail to leave committee.
Since the bankruptcy filing of Johns-Manville in 1984, many U.S. and U.K. asbestos manufacturers have escaped litigation by filing bankruptcy. Once in bankruptcy, these companies typically are required to fund special "bankruptcy trusts" that pay pennies on the dollar to injured parties. However, these trusts do permit larger numbers of claimants to receive some kind of compensation, even if greatly reduced from potential recoveries in the tort system.
Since 2002, asbestos lawsuits in the U.S. have included the following as defendants: (1) manufacturers of machinery that are alleged to have required asbestos-containing parts to function properly; (2) owners of premises at which asbestos-containing products were installed (which includes virtually anyone who owned a building prior to 1980); (3) banks that financed ships or buildings where asbestos was installed (on the grounds that no rational lender would take a security interest in an asset without studying the risks involved); (4) retailers of asbestos-containing products (including hardware, home improvement and automotive parts stores); (5) corporations that allegedly conspired with asbestos manufacturers to deliberately conceal the dangers of asbestos (e.g., MetLife, a well-known insurance company which worked with Johns-Manville); (6) manufacturers of tools which were used to cut or shape asbestos-containing parts; and (7) manufacturers of respiratory protective equipment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_and_the_law

1:25:19

The New Age of Litigation Financing 11-14-2013

Private litigants and state governments are turning to new sources of funding for lawsuits...

Debt Buyers: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Pre-Litigation Discovery: Latest Developments Across Jurisdictions

The panelists, both very experienced litigators, will discuss methods and practice pointers for obtaining pre-litigation discovery in the U.S. and offshore. The session will also cover recent and important amendments to the U.S. federal rules governing both discovery and document preservation obligations.
SPEAKERS
JASON LEVINE Partner, Vinson & Elkins (Washington, D.C.)
DANWISE Head of Litigation, Martin Kenney & Co., Solicitors (BVI)

1:11:26

1MDB: Dissecting One Of The World's Biggest Financial Scandals

This session will look at extraordinary allegations of billion dollar fraud and corruption...

Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation

On April 17th, 2014, the UDCDavid A. ClarkeSchool of Law was honored to host the JudgePaul Friedman, Alva Waller, and AndyMarks for an amazing panel discussion of the historic civil rights case In Re BlackFarmers Discrimination Litigation.
The collective experience of this panel was extraordinary. Judge Friedman has been involved with this litigation since it's inception in 1997 when he certified the class in Pigford vs. Glickman. History would later look back on this case as "Phase I," only the beginning of what ultimately lead to a monumental and unprecedented pair of cases addressing racially discriminatory practices of the United States Department of Agriculture. Judge Friedman also presided over "Phase II," the second case In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation. Alva Waller has also been involved in both phases of this historic litigation. She first served as managing attorney in the Office of the Monitor for Pigford vs. Glickman and is currently serving as DeputyOmbudsman for the In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation settlement. Andy Marks served as class co-counsel for In Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation and continues to play and instrumental role in helping to implement the terms of the settlement. Mr. Marks, a member of the Board of our DC School of Law Foundation, was instrumental in arranging for the School of Law's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic to provide tax assistance to thousands of Black farmers who were members of the Pigford II class. UDC-DCSL students are staffing a phone bank and have responded to the questions of over 3800 farmers. A webpage with FAQs and video has been created: HERE
Each of these distinguished panelists brought their unique perspectives and experience to this lively and informative dialogue. The UDC David A Clarke School of Law would like to thank each panelist for taking the time to discuss these landmark cases with our students and community! We're honored!

CAFR SCHOOL: Schools and Lottery (RIM of the World Unified School District Expose)

CAFR SCHOOL: School Districts And The Lottery (Rim of the WorldUnifiedSchool District)
This is an advanced lesson in government corruption - in legal, organized crime.
Covered here are the CAFR's for the "Rim Of The World" school district in San Bernardino County, and for the California State Lottery.
Download the CAFR from the district's website here so that you may follow along:
http://rimsd.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/493705/File/Board%20of%20Education/Regular%20Meetings/January%2020,%202011%20Agenda.PDF?sessionid=ac4d74e41
With this information, anyone should be able to read their own school district CAFR which will be similar in its structure according to generally accepted government accounting practices.
LINKS (as mentioned in the presentation):
CAFR SCHOOL Commingled Funds -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIl5QJqX2Lo
MAYOR OF SALT LAKE ADMITS TO CAFR #1 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve2WFZYo1KY&feature=player_embedded
MAYOR OF SALT LAKE ADMITS TO CAFR #2 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WbhvD-0no&feature=related
THE CORPORATION NATION -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?playnext=1&index=0&feature=&v=yX8Uhq...
THE GREAT PENSION FUND HOAX -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhkWueEjewM
SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS (THE SHERIFF WHO SOLD HIS COUNTY) -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_-XMTauRsA
CAFR SCHOOL What isWall Street? -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2__ZsQSQirc
THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/walter-burien-the-only-game-in-...
--- Articles on my blog:
CAFR SCHOOL #1 - Wisconsin State CAFR -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/wisconsins-real-financial-situa...
CAFR SCHOOL #2 - City CAFR's -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/cafr-school-a-lesson-in-financi...
CAFR SCHOOL #3 - Minnesota State CAFR -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/cafr-school-a-lesson-in-financi...
THE SENATE: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/the-senate-how-much-does-it-cost/
THE UNITED STATES: A CORPORATION -
http://realitybloger.wordpress.com/2010/12/18/the-united-states-a-corporation/
Also visit WalterBurien at:
CAFR1.COMThank you for learning!
-Clint Richardson- clint4p.com

At the center of a Syngenta litigation settlement is corn raised between Sept ...Tens of thousands of lawsuits were filed across the U.S., and the vast majority were consolidated in “multidistrict litigation” in the District of Kansas federal court ... This option allows the producer to receive his or her share of the settlement funds and waive the right to make future claims against Syngenta related to this litigation....

MARK MORAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Luzerne County officials are refusing to sell county-owned land to Wilkes-Barre city to further extend CoalStreet into the downtown because of a dispute over project funding... The city last month requested an injunction from a county court judge to stop the county redevelopment authority from disbursing the funds ... “I hope going forward we can have conversation rather than litigation.”....

Beaverton software company Exterro said Wednesday it had secured an investment of more than $100 million, funding it will use to expand its technology and incorporate artificial intelligence into its products for the legal services sector ... Exterro, which employs 250, said it would use the funding to expand its technology and boost customer service....

It took our court over 8 years to begin acting harshly against senior government officials who are prepared to litigate to perpetuity using taxpayers monies to defend themselves from their self-inflicted legal problems ... As soon as he assumed office he decided that the state will not be party to funding any of Zuma’s cases ... and embezzlement of funds....

NORRISTOWN, Pa ...Ryan will leave Friday to become a civil litigator with the firm of Laffey, Bucci and Kent ... More from this section. +2. The Latest ... Strasburg RR plans military-themed photo excursion to raise funds for historic barn destroyed in fire ... .......

Unlike a class-action lawsuit — which is filed on behalf of a group and allows the courts to decide all cases through a single claim — mass-tort litigation requires each party to file individually and allows one group of attorneys to represent all of those affected ... “The focus of this litigation is similar to what we saw with tobacco,” Bonsignore ......

"I believe in futures," Tighe said in his opening statement. "That's where we look. We look to possibilities." ... Tighe. "Of course." ... And the state was already cutting funding to schools (throughout the county).". So Tighe said he made sure the operations budget was balanced, and worked to procure grant funding... Peruski asked, "Have you ever been involved as a litigant in litigation against the county of Huron in any way, shape or form?" ... ....

MIAMI, May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland & Knight has established a Cybersecurity, DataBreach and Privacy team within the firm's LitigationSection to better serve clients in this growing area of the law ... "Representing clients in this area increasingly requires the firm to advise them of the litigation, investment and compliance risks associated with cybersecurity issues....

Schultz said that’s important because Benson’s contract clearly gives him his big severance only if he is terminated “without cause,” such as if his job or funding for it disappears ... He warned that if the board did not repeat the earlier firing of Benson, “It is likely there would be litigation. I think the litigation would be divisive, would be expensive and would be destructive to this agency.”....